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Could a nasal vaccine finally banish Covid?

The emergence of a new, ‘highly infectious’ Covid variant — responsible for more than 40 per cent of cases in the U.S., where hospitalisations reached mor... read more

How on earth does a bump on the head give you high cholesterol?

When Ian Graham tripped and fell, hitting his head on the kitchen floor in early 2019, he couldn’t have imagined the far-reaching consequences it would have o... read more

Doctors are urged to wean millions of patients off antidepressants

Don’t go cold turkey: Doctors are urged to wean millions of patients off antidepressants gradually to ease withdrawal symptoms GPs should wean patients of... read more

Shortage of drugs sparks wave of violence at pharmacies

The pharmacy shop looks like a bomb has hit it. Wrecked equipment and papers lie strewn about, a gaping hole is smashed in the window. But it’s not due to a b... read more

Diabetes pill that helps stave off a knee operation could help nine million with osteoarthritis

A three-pence pill already used for patients with type 2 diabetes could be a cheap and effective new treatment for achy knees. Metformin, which has been around ... read more

The probiotics that make drugs inside your body

Packed into pills, potions and lotions, probiotics already hold promise in easing a host of conditions, from irritable bowel syndrome to eczema. Now scientists ... read more

DR MEGAN ROSSI: Don’t be fooled by ‘natural’ or ‘lite’ on food labels

How often are you being manipulated when you go shopping? Probably more than you realise — especially when you’re buying food. I’ve spent much of my caree... read more

Why Pfizer Covid shot’s stroke link as flagged by CDC and FDA is likely just a statistical anomaly

A preliminary link between Pfizer’s Covid vaccine and an increased stroke risk in seniors cannot be stood up in further datasets, Centers for Disease Cont... read more

ANGELA EPSTEIN: What’s behind the hacking cough that’s making everyone feel so rotten?

From Covid to flu and the nasty cold doing the rounds, it seems most people are currently battling a bug. So much so that pharmacies have been selling out of c... read more

Walgreens stops rationing children fever medicines as ‘supply conditions improve’ 

Walgreens stops rationing Tylenol, Advil and other children’s fever meds as ‘supply conditions improve’ and ‘tripledemic’ of virus... read more

550 Americans are dying with Covid each day – but that’s still three TIMES lower than last January

More than 550 Americans are dying from Covid across the US as the virus makes a minor comeback after months of plateauing rates. Latest official data shows ther... read more

Covid vaccines may make BOTOX wear off faster, study suggests

Bad news for Instagram models and aging Hollywood celebrities — Covid vaccines may make Botox wear off quicker.  An Israeli study claims that Botox injection... read more

What’s behind the US baby bust?

The famous American work ethic helped the United States become the economic superpower of the 19th and 20th centuries.  But experts warn the decision to priori... read more

NHS nurses announce TWO more days of strike action in February

Nurses will escalate strike action by walking out of hospitals on two more days next month in pursuit of an inflation-busting 19.2 per cent pay rise. The Royal ... read more

10-minute scan ‘could rid millions of adults of high blood pressure’

10-minute scan ‘could rid millions of adults of high blood pressure’ A 10-minute blood pressure scan could cure the condition for some sufferers Thi... read more

Why Blue Monday isn’t really that blue: No evidence it actually exists, charities say

Today is supposedly the most depressing day of the year due to a perfect storm of post-holiday blues, debt between paychecks, gloomy January weather, and broken... read more

Half of trans surgery patients suffer extreme pain, sexual issues years later

More than half of trans women who have ‘bottom’ surgery are in so much pain a year later they need medical attention, a study suggests. Up to a thir... read more

My M-sized boobs won’t stop growing because of a rare condition 

An OnlyFans model fears her M-cup breasts won’t stop growing because of a rare condition. Pamelia James, 27, of Melbourne in Australia, claims her giganto... read more

Jeremy Clarkson takes fat-busting injection Ozempic which works by making food taste disgusting

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he is now taking a ‘magic’ fat-busting drug in a bid to lose weight and avoid type 2 diabetes. The former Top Gear host... read more

Cadbury launches range of new 91 calorie chocolate bars… so how do they compare to YOUR favourite?

Dairy Milk, Twirl, Double Decker, Crunchie and Wispa are among Britain’s best-loved chocolate bars. But Cadbury has now launched a new offering that it ho... read more

Warning to parents over making babies VEGAN: Dietitians say plant-based diet can stunt growth

Vegan babies could be at risk of serious health problems, dietitians have warned after the NHS published advice on the diet in infants. While adults can make in... read more

Woman dies after being forced to wait in an ambulance outside A&E department for 15 hours 

The family of a woman who ‘bled to death’ after being forced to wait 15 hours in an ambulance outside an A&E department are angry and have deman... read more

Funding boost of £2m will give hope to children with cancer

Funding boost of £2m will give hope to children with cancer by swelling research into experimental treatments At least a dozen families every day are told thei... read more

Budget-Friendly Ways of Getting Quality Care

When it comes to health care, high-quality care should always be within reach for everyone. Unfortunately, many lower-income people struggle to afford medical c... read more